Children are our most precious possessions and we need to do all we can to make sure they are safe. Although playgrounds are not seen as dangerous, over 200,000 children are hurt each year in playground accidents.

The surfacing of playgrounds can be dangerous. Not all playgrounds are safe. Playground tiles and mats can help reduce injuries from falls. You can find the best playground safety surfacing via www.niclimbingframes.com/safety-surfacing.

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Why is playground safety surfacing so important? The equipment can range in height from 6'-10', and kids love to climb. Children who fall from these heights can sustain serious injuries to their heads and limbs.

These heights are called critical fall heights. By analyzing the critical falls heights, the IPEMA (International Playground Equipment Manufacturers Association) sets standards for the thickness of the playground's surface.

The height of the highest piece of equipment a child can stand on determines the critical fall height for a playground surface. ASTM F1292 describes the impact attenuation and thickness that a playground surface should have.

Sand is not recommended for many reasons. Sand can be easily removed by children playing on it. It can also be difficult to slip on if it is wet. Children can also be irritated by sand, which can get in their eyes.

Mulch or wood fill is sometimes used, but this requires constant maintenance. It must be raked to remove any low spots. Any safety cushion that mulch provides becomes very limited once a low spot is created.

While rubber mulch and pellets can be a little better, they require regular maintenance to avoid dangerously low or bald spots.